BCCCP provides health screening services, breast and cervical cancer treatement for low income and uninsured women in Delta and Menominee Counties.
Benefits:
- Early detection of cancer
- Address other health problems (i.e. high blood pressure, smoking, osteoporosis)
- Physician referral if needed
Eligiblity:
Free for Michigan women aged 40-64 meeting income guidlines.
Local Impact:
- 1992-2005: 22 breast cancers and 16 cervical cancers diagnosed at Public Health
- 2001-2004: 26 cervical cancers discovered and treated in women under age 40
- 2005: 570 women screened in program
Related Information Links:
Public Health BCCCP Color Brochure
Myths About Mammograms
Facts About Breast & Cervical Cancer |
Call for Appointment or Information:
- Escanaba Office: 906-786-4111 (Press "0" then ask for BCCCP)
- Menominee Office: 906-863-4451
- Wisconsin Residents call: 715-732-7670
Services:
- Clinical Breat Exam
- Pap Smear
- Health Education
- Mammogram
- Pelvic Exam
- Follow up of abnormal screening results including cervical follow up for Family Planning women under age 40
Program History:
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